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Grog

A simple, refreshing cocktail that was part of an English sailor’s daily ration in the Caribbean

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Hardtack (clack clack)

An essential part of a soldier’s or sailor’s diet: overly dry, bland bread that would last forever

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Jenever Gin Cocktail

An aromatic, smooth-textured cocktail using jenever, a Dutch gin

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Lobster Béchamel

Absolutely wonderful, rich white sauce with scallions, parsley, shallot, and nutmeg served with lobster

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Ancient Roman Snails

Snails cooked with asafoetida and garum in a dish milder than escargot that lets the flavor of the snail itself come through

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Doucetes

Medieval egg custard tarts that are just as creamy, rich, and sweet as modern ones, reminiscent of crème brûlée

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George Washington’s Eggnog

Very different from modern store-bought eggnog! It’s sweet, creamy (but not thick), foamy, and very boozy. Really, really good

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Medieval Gingerbread

Not your mother’s gingerbread (but maybe your great²⁶-grandmother’s). Candy-like confection with a lot of ginger flavor and an unfortunate gritty texture, but is still really nice

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Globi

Proto fried cheesecake bites dipped in honey. Easy, delicious, and they’d be great as a holiday appetizer

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Christmas Pudding

Very rich, very raisiny boiled Christmas pudding with a healthy dose of brandy

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Medieval Peasant Bean Porridge

Simple bean porridge topped with fried onions

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Pumpion Pie

Non-custard pumpkin pie made from pumpkin slices, apple, dried fruit, and herbs. So, so good and one of the most popular Tasting History recipes

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Victoria Punch

Delicious, sweet, and smooth punch with rum and brandy

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Medieval English Lasagna

Simple lasagna with homemade pasta, cheese, and a medieval sweet spice blend

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Panis Quadratus

The iconic Ancient Roman loaf of bread, as it was preserved in Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Poached Salmon in Egg Sauce

Delicately poached salmon with a delicious hollandaise-like sauce

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Quick Garum

The quick boiled version of Rome’s most popular condiment, garum

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Galyntyne Sauce

Medieval sauce with galangal and cinnamon, thickened with bread crumbs

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Rastons

Medieval bread with the insides removed, mixed with melted butter, then stuffed back in

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Medieval Trencher

Bread meant to serve as plates, typically only eaten by dogs or peasants

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